LCA and the EPS system. Driving forces for recycling. Legislation, customer requirements. Methods for disassembly and separation. Design rules for materials selection, joints, surface treatment and product configuration.
MF2021 Environmentally Adapted Product Design 6.0 credits
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus MF2021 (Spring 2009–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus MF2021 (Spring 2009–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
To provide basic knowledge of environmentally adapted product development, as well as design support methods for life cycle assessment and design for recycling.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Qualified for studies in grade 4, MF101X/MF102X/MF104X/MF111X/MF112X/MF114/MF116/MF106X/MF107X/MF109X/MF1022/MF4F1822
Literature
Compendium (Department of Machine Design).
Examination and completion
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- PRO4 - Project, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- PRO3 - Project, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
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The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Other requirements for final grade
Two projects: Essaylike test with questions announced 1 week ahead of test (PRO3; 3 cr), Project in product development in groups with oral and written presentation (PRO4; 3 cr)
Examiner
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Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
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Main field of study
Mechanical Engineering
Education cycle
Second cycle
Supplementary information
Replaces 4F1641